ブ
bu

ブ (bu)

ブ is a katakana character pronounced “bu”. It is the katakana form of hiragana ぶ.

Hiragana Equivalent

ぶ

Same pronunciation, used for native Japanese words and grammar.

Character Details

Romaji
bu
Row
ba
Unicode
U+30D6

Common Uses

Katakana ブ (bu) appears frequently in foreign loanwords, scientific names, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis in written Japanese. Learning both katakana and hiragana forms helps you read all types of Japanese text.

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